It’s tea time at Oakland Zoo and you are cordially invited! Bring an adult, bring your stuffie, and learn all about one of our Zoo’s special animals. Enjoy a morning of snacks, activities, books and play while making and delivering an enrichment gift straight to the zoo animal you’ve been learning about. When the fun is done, your child will receive a surprise-filled treat bag to take home.

Check dates below to find out which animal you will be joining for tea!

Program Schedule and Animal Themes

We currently do not have any Teddy Bear Tea programs scheduled for the public, but feel free to book the program as a private birthday! Contact us at 510-632-9525 x220 or educationreservations@oaklandzoo.org for more information. Stay tuned this spring for a brand new program where guests can come help celebrate our Zoo animal's birthdays!

Important Information

Ages: 4-8 plus their stuffed animal/doll and an adultLength of Time: 2 1/2 hoursTime: 9:30-12:00pmAvailability: Select Saturdays and Sundays throughout the year.
Where: Education Center, Classroom #4Attendees: Size is limited to 24 participants. Because of class size limits, please, only one adult for each child, though a single adult may bring up to 2 children.Pricing: Children: $23.00 for current Oakland Zoo members / $26.00 for non-members. Adults: $12.00 for members / $15.00 for non-members.Adults: $12.00Parking Fees: $9.00 per car

When to Book

Our programs are very popular, so we recommend that you send in or email your request form 3-4 weeks in advance of the date you would like to reserve.

One change to your reservation date can be made as long as it is requested at least 14 days prior to your originally-scheduled program. Should you need to make a change, we will gladly work with you to reschedule a later date, if space is available, and any previous payments will be applied to the new reservation.

Cancellations

Please note that once you register and pay your fee, we are not able to offer refunds for cancellations. Programs are subject to cancellation 5 days before the scheduled date if the total amount of participants does not exceed four. Any participants that receive notice of cancellation will be fully refunded or rescheduled. We apologize for any inconvenience.